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Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
coSrEDERarE SOLDIER, HOME.

One Of the most popular movements
that has been s'astcd in the South. Is the
suggestion Of Samuel Inman for the cs.
tabllshfiient in Atlanta, Ga. OF Con-
fedcratc Soldiers Home at Atlanta
The pIircipil citizens Of the state of
Georgia have expressed their appreciation
OF the scheme, and at the Pc lmont Ex-
position, boxes will be l,laccd TO receive
the donations Of those who desire 10 aid.
AT the time the Home was projected,
which was finally located at Richmond,
Va, Gen. J. A. Gordon cndeavored to
have il plarcd at atlanta, and undoubt-
cdly nc vii take an active put in the
Home now prop7srd. A large portion OF
the moaey to BULL The Richmond Home
was contributed by Northern veterans.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
WILL BE SUSPENDED.

The Chicago ILL.,, Herald says, the
seven condemned anarchists are to hang.
Information has been received through
reliable sources, that the supreme court
will affirm the death verdict against the
anarchists when they meet. The opinion
in the case will then be filed by the JUS
tice who made it, and it will receive the
signature Of all other justices, who, il
would appear, are fully acquainted with
its contents. Chief Of Police, Ebensold
AMI Sheriff AIatson have already received
an intimation Of what is coming, and
they have been making active preparation
to meet any emergency that may arise.
That Sheriff Matson also had received di-,
rectiutima,ion Of the action Of the court, is
evidenced b. the extraordinary precau-
tions he has been taking lately in keep.
ing suspicious persons out Of the jail.
Everybody who calls to see the anarchists
isclosely watched while in Jail, and not
a few visitors, are denied admission.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
quIoKLY BEuRApEp.

Pranzini, the murderer Of Marie Reg
nault, was executed in the Jail yard in
Place dc Ia Roquctte, Pans France.
A crowd Of 20, 900 gathered during the
night, and the police had great difficulty
in kvcpllg them within bounds. The
majority was Of the rougher element, but
quite a number belonged to the respect.
able class. Pranzini emerged from the
prison, accompanied by the prison chnp.
lain and guards; he stopped for an in
slant and seemed about to break down.
lie kissed the cruciiix held by the abbe,
and knelt to receive the knife. An in.
stant afterward and Marie Regnault was
avenged.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
a coLoRED SAVIOR.
Georgia CoIorsd People Are stopped From
Producing Play.

Producing Play.
In 1888 the villagers Of 0ber Ammer-
gau, in the Bavarian Highlands, on the
cessation Of plague which dcsoiated the
surrounding country, had vowed to per-
form every tenth year the Passion of our
Savior, out Of gratitude and as o means
OF religious instruction, vow which Has
ever since been regularly observed. II
was afterwards somewhat remodelled,
snd Is perhaps the only mystery or mira.
Gle play which has survived to the pres
ent day. The last performance in Baya-
ria took place in 1880. The prosecutor
OF Christ considers his part an act OF re-
ligious worship, and he and the other
performers are said 10 be selected for
their holy life. There are usually about
five hundred players. Some seven or
eight years ago, Salmi Morse, who had
visited 0ber Ammergau, formed com.
pany of about one hundred players in
San Francisco, CAL, with James O'Neill,
who impersonated the Savior, and gave
one performance in the Grand Opera
House. The building was packed to
suffocation, but Immediately after the
play the principal characters were ar
rested and fined, and were not allowed
TO give another performance. Morse
then went to New York and made prep
arations to present it on grand scale.
Hundreds Of performers were engaged,
but the authorities there prevented its
presentation. .Morse then gave it up,
having lost his fortune in attempt-
ing TO present it, and shortly
after committed suicide. The ne
gioes OF Summeryille, Augusta's
Ga, pretty suburb, were to produce the
far.famed passion play, and at the hour
OF O'Clock large audience, composed
Of both white and colored, congregated
at the ball to witness the play. However
just before the performance was to have
commenced, the marshal Of Summerville
mounted the stage and informed the ac-
tors that If they attempted to imperson-
ate the Savior be would arrest them. As
to the other portion Of the performance
they were at liberty to produce il, but he
had been instructed by the commissioners
OF the village to stop the show Immediate
lyif any one tried to impersonate Christ.
The action Of the authorities disconnected
the colored people considerably, as they
had gone TO the expense Of getting up
handsome costumes for the occasion.
Most Of those who were to take part we're
bright mulattoes, but the person who
was TO impersonate the Savior was as
black as the ace Of spades.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
cool WEATHER.

Prof. Foster, OF Iowa, and other repu.
table weather prophets, predict cool
weather until about December 1st, after
which date, the winter will be rather
warmer than usual. The first part of
September will be unusually cool, Il il
said, and about the 18th very
heavy storm may be expected 70 cross
the continent. This storm will be
accompanied BY high winds, rain, hail and
thunder. It's most destructive force will
be expended In tho Atlantic States. The
middle ten days Of the month will prob.
ably b. warm, and the last ton days will
BY cool.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
GRAY AND BLUE.

Elaborate preparations have been made
for the reunion Of the esd Georgia in.
fantry, at Adairsville. A colonel in a
Pennsylvania regiment, who was for q
time prisoner Of the 231, has had made
q large diamond cross Of unique design,
valued at $500, which he will present
to his former captors as a mark Of his
esteem. The cross will be presented by
a delegation Of ten Pennsylvania young
ladies, who will come TO Georgia in
special car. At the state liue they are 70
be met BY q delegation Of Georgia young
ladies and veterans.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
H1L1sBoRo. N. q, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER s. 1881

A fire was discovered in the kitchen Of
the James Hotel at Denton, Texas. The
proprietor seeing the flames beyond CON
troll, had the guests aroused. Col. A. j.
Hitchcock, Texas veteran, was warned
and started from his room, but lost bis
way AMI ran into the flames. After 4
long search his charred remains were
found In the ruins. He was one of The
survivors Of the Fanhin IN ssacrc at Go.
Ind In March, 1887. He was 73 years of
age, native Of Georgia, and leaves a
larsc estate. "
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
4 moSsrER's CONFESSION.

jesse Pomeroy, the boy murderer II
Boston, Mass, who has Leen in prison
several years, as the result OF 4 series Of
horrible murders never surpassed for
atrocily, has Just confessed 10 a crime Of
which he was not suspected. He admits
having decoyed 4 little boy named IIor.
ace Miller out on the South Boston
marshes and cut him almost 10 picc,s :.
Pomeroy Ind mania FOR cutting people
up. lie was only fourteen years old a.
the time. A number Of weak minded
women have been trying 10 get the 10y
pardoned, but il Is thought this confcs.
sion viii put qnictus on their clTJrts.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.

A brisk earthquake shock was expert
enced In the City Of Mexico, agitatiDg
houses and making the people dizzy. In
some streets the people ran out Of their
houses and fell on their knees, praying.
The shpck was not severe, and mostly felt
in the outlay ng portion Of the city. Tho
direction Of the earthquake was from
north to south, and its duration was
eight seconds. In the capital Of the
state Of Guierro, two arches in the ar
eide In the maiu square were thrown
down. Earthquake shocks were felt at
0fziba, Flapa and 0ttumba.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
4 rIous uanE.

Albert Howell, aged 90 year, a letter
carrier, was mrested In Bostnn, Mass,
on the charge of cmbczzling letters. IIc
was held in sl, 500 for the neat term OF
court. Howell fever stole the letters on
his own route, but took letters from tie
boxes Of other carriers before they had
been put in the pouches. Howell Is
church member and carried his religious
zeal into his business, always keeIinr i
Bible upon his desk, which he Icad dur.
ing noOn.iimc and made himself very
conspicuous In this particular
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
VISITING srArEsMgs.

Arthur o'Connor, member Of Parlia.
mcnt for Donegal, aud Sir Thomas Henry
GrJitan Esnondc, memtcr of Parlia.
ment for Dublin county, will visit tho
United slaics aud address monster meet.
Jugs 20 be convened by the Irish Nation.
al I.cague of America Sir Henry Es-
monde Is q great at.grandson Of Henry Gut-
tan, The famous Irish patriot.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
THE DECATUR, "a, RIOT.

From careful investigation Of all the
circumstances connected with the Dcca
tur, Ca, riot, il appears that the shoot.
ing Of Marshal Hurst was done by a
negro named Pritchett, who has not yet
iecn captured, and is supposed to b.
iidiBg In Tennessee. Two ntgrocs
iaIned Gather and L1vcjoy have bs,is
arrested and are now 10 the jail At At.
lanta.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
rooLnARpy MAN.

Charles Alexander Percy, or suspen.
sion Bridge, n. u, "a years Of age, and
by trade wagon maker, mlde safe trif
through the whirlpool rapids, Niagar,
Fails, IN lifebott built by himself an
upon the construction Of which hsha
been engaged during The past summer.
The strangcst part ol Il IL tnat Percy has
no practical knowledge Of boat building.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
NOTES.


The President has been invited 10 be
present at an all-day jubilee at the East
ern Schuetzen Park, Biltimore.
The President has appointed Robert
@. Crowley, Of Mississippi, to be marshal
of the United States Consular Court at
Ningpo, China
The finding Of court martial has been
approved, ,dismissing Capt. CyrusN. Gray,
25th infantry, from service for appear
ing at inspection for duty rs officer Of the
day while drunk.
The British government has notified
the Department OF State that the date Of
receiving applications for space at the
Melbourne International Exposition has
been extended from August Dist TO Oct
ober 3ist, 1887.
Mayor Hewitt aud committee of the
Board OF Aldermen appointed for that
purpose, sent On invitation 10 Mrs. Presi
dent Cleveland to attend the New York
firemen's parade and inspection next
month and present stand Of colors on
that occasion to the fire department.
The Acting Secretary. Of the Treasury
made the following appointments in the
Internal Revenue service: Fulton j.
Williams, gaugcE, District OF Georgia; I;
Winfield s. Morris, Samuel G. Fontain
and Thomas X. De Witt, gaugers, Sixth
district Of Virginia; Vim. Il. Campbell,
gaugers, Fifth district Of North Carolina; |;
Luke Werner, storekeeper and gauger,
District Of South Carolina.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

THosE who are content % hunt for
faults find very few virtues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Cocoa for tho Voice.

''What was that you drank last night after your first songs" asked a reporter the other day of well known concert singer who had taken part in a musical entertainment the previous evening.
 s'How did you know I drank Gnythingm
 'sI saw you take drink of something from my seat in the box"
 "It was cup of cocoa"
 "What effect does it have on the voice"
 'It rests it and soothes tho vocal cords. l always have small spirit lamp stove in my dressing room and before go on the stage have my maid prepare small pot of thin cocoa. The moment I finish my selection l drink cup of it warm-not hot, mind you and as consequence my voice is seldom tired and never is hoarse."
 "How does tea and coffee act?''
 sTea is better than coffee, but neither com pares with cocoa. Tea must be warm, and it must not be drawn too long before it is drank If it stands for certain time it be- comes acid and does more harm than good. Tea should be drank without sugar Coffee makes one too nervous to be of much bene- fit."-New York Mail and Express
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21


 From the window where was I had a good view of the proceedings below. In 2. short time all the force of the place, in cluding a regiment of cavalry, was drawn up in front of the jail. I heard Col. Lee directing the pursuit. He was in 8 tower ing passion, and shouted out his orders in very angry tone. Said he: Don't take one of the villains alive. Shoot them down and let them lie in the woods" He ordered pickets to be placed at the ferries of the Chattahoochee, along the railroads and at all cross roads. I was glad to hear such arrangements, for these were the very places we had agreed to avoid
 All night long the guard talked over their adventures. There was hammock belonging to one of the prisoners in the front room, and this he kindly permitted me to occupy. It was suspended right be- fore tho window, and I could hear and see much that was going on. The guards had their reserve around camp fire close by, and could hear their discussion of their parts in the affray. Generally they 1auded their own bravery to the skles, telling how they had served the prisoners who had broken out upon them. Occa- sionally one who had been present then would suggest that it did not show great deal of bravery to let unarmed men snatch their guns from them, but such limited islanders were always received with the contempt they deserved, and the work of self praise went on. One wondered at the speed of the Yankees who had been kept in prison so long. Another, of a philo- sophical turn of mind, accounted for it by saying that they had received so much practice in running away in all the battles they had fought, that it was no wonder they were fleet of foot! This sally re- ceived prodigious applause!
 This was doleful night. As I heard one after another of the guards tell how he had shot one of the prisoners, how an- | other had been wounded and had no doubt crawled off somewhere to die, and speak of the great preparation for the search, it did seem very doubtful whether any would survive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Prince Bismarck at Home.

Everybody knows that the prince hardly ever gets up before noon, unless he has to att tend an important parliamentary meeting. But it must be remembered that he only goes to bed after working till ? a. m. every night. In the chancellor's bedroom a light is kept burning all the night, numbers of messages, often requiring his personal attention, being brought in during the night. In considera- tion of the late hours kept by the prince, sup per is served late in the evening and seldom finished before midnight. Besides the Prln- cess Bismarck Count and Countess Rantzan partake of almost every meal, regularly leaving the palace at 10:45 p. m., when a second class cab always takes them home. Bismarck's birthday is always great feast and holiday for the serv- ants of the house. In the kitchen barrel of wine is provided by Princess Bismarck, two bands are in attendance, and the servants families appear on the scene. Tho prince comes down, talks with the guests and dis tributes sweets among the children. The pleasant relations between master and servant arc also evident from the fact that the princess always gives six Easter eggs to each of the servants.
 The domestic police of the prince consists of sergeant and eight constables. If the prince is away from home four constables go with him and four remain at tho house, and all of them are entitled to arrest any suspi- cious person, be it at Berlin, at Friedrichs- ruhe or at Varzin, It Vas at Varzin where Bismarcl's large dog Sultan was poisoned. The princess declared at the time that she would make provision for life for any one who could point out the poisoner. Sultan was more intelligent than Tyras, but Tyras is the more faithful of the two and will take food out of the hand of any member of Prince Bismarck's family, but never from Q servant, as one of the footmen has learned to his regret.-German Paper
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21

such extraordinary character that local newspapers were glad of the privilege of iaylng 1t before their readers. These dlIferent accounts have been carefully compared, and any paragraphs which nave only passing or local interest have been omitted.
 The first story is that of our engineers, ana IS furnished by Knight, with a few additional items by his companion, Brown. They were the foremost of the whole party Tn the run for the woods, as they had been Ill attacking the guard. Knight says:
 We started for the woods that were about mile distant. We ran through gardens or any, thinS else that came in the way, kicking the picKets OH several garden fences as the easiest way 10 get over them. To say we were tired out when we reached the woods does not half express our condition. The woods was but narrow, and. We only stepped there long enough to catch our wlnd, anu then pressed on again. Mason, Dorsey ana Aawklns were now with us We next en- tered big field in the middle of which was q oeep ravlne with brush grown up in it. Here we rested and took our bearings, and then travelled on. on Mason . now began to get sick, but we worked moved along slowly, secretng ourselves good share of the time.
 During the day we hid, but some men caused us to change our position once or twice to avoid them The second night we also made but little progress on account of Mason's sickness. and better. We held consultation, Mason urging to leave him to his fate and save ourselves But we decided not to leave him in the woods, at any rate
 We selected house that was on a little cross road between two main roads, about 0 mile apart, and with woods near So Brown and I went to the house and asked for lodging, telling the man that one of our number was sick. He did not wish to keep us, but we told him we were going to stay, as we could go no further. He yielded and gave us our supper. Mason was put to bed, and we staid up with him part of the night, and then went to bed ourselves and had good sleep. We had not yet determined what to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
Not a Good Juror.

A man whose sole duty in life is to obey orders does not make good nor a fair juror.
 He does not know how to weigh evidence as the mechanic, or the blacksmith, or the skilled laborer does He is not accustomed to exercising his own judgment. Somebody else has been doing the most of his thinking. And if he entertains doubt about anything he naturally looks to the man in power to set him right. That comes to be instructive in him as result of his business education. Of course the state's attorney or his representa- Give is looked upon by a man like this as the agent of all that is good and just. The law yer for the poor scamp who has gotten into trouble Is an enemy of society. Tho trouble with many of our juries is that they are not
 impartial, because they fall into-a way of re- garding themselves as corps of assistants to the prosecutor and the state.-Chicago Her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
DARING AND SUFFERING.
A History of the Andrews Railroad
 Raid Into Georgia in 1862.
The Most Heroic and Tragic Episode
 of the Civil War.

Embracing 8 Full and Accurate Account of the Secret Journey to the Heart of the Confedcracy, the Capture of Railway Train in a Confederate Camp, the Terrible Chase That Followed, and the Subsequent Fortunes of the Leader and His Party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-21
CHAPTER XXVI.
JOURNEYING TO THE UNION LINES.

JoURNEYING TO THE UNION LINES.
 The next morning tho jailer put mo back in the room had occupied with the remainder of my comrades. was much amused when he told me that Q man had put his hand over his mouth and nearly smothered him, but he added, with great seeming satisfaction: 1T bit his finger terribly, and gave the rascal mark he will carry to his grave" However, he had not bitten as severely as he supposed, as I had received only slight scratch that healed in n week or two. I had always been rather q favorite with him, and he had no suspicion that I was the guilty person, as his fright had prevented him from observing anything closely He spoke in strong complaint of the in- gratitude of our companions, saying that he had been kind to them, and this was the return he got for it. While we re- mained with him he watched more closely, though he supposed he was f1attering us by saying that he had no doubt the men who had gone off were much worse than we.
 Some time in the forenoon several officers came to see us in no mild humor, and one roughly demanded the course our boys intended to travel. l had no deli- cacy whatever about giving the informa- CAOAI, ONCAA COoA e S3oOo SASe%A VI PASetoulO Q in telling him that they had said that Atlanta was in the middle of what was left of the Confectionery, and that they were going to travel toward the outside! The officer was so we'll satisfied with this information that he asked no more ques- tionS!
 But it was a herculean task upon which our brave boys had entered, and my state ment to the marshal was literally correct, though it could be of little use to him. cannot look back upon what they did without thinking that in dangers en- countcred and obstacles overcome, the proudest exploits of Livingstone or Stanley were not superior.
 A whole volume. would be required for the adventures in detail of these different parties, but some brief account seems needful for the completeness of our story. The different narratives have been fur nished me for publication by the parties themselves, or are condensed and revised from accounts published by them, some very near the time of the return of the fugitives. The story in each case was ot